Author Topic: Fawkes rebuild (Read 49487 times)

Fawkes · « **on:** June 30, 2013, 10:35:46 PM »

Well it begins the slow process of rebuilding the CVZ-18 is beginning. Brandon found the final missing piece for the restoration of Fawkes, the highly coveted CVZ-18 grab handle. The tear down will begin towards the end of the week.

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dorelse · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2013, 11:18:58 PM »

Get after it!

75starflight · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2013, 08:46:43 PM »

Chased after some new wheels for the trailer. Picked them up for $80 going to eventually have the black powder coated to match the gold metallic and trailer will be painted yellow to match the hull.

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Rosscoe · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2013, 09:21:37 PM »

Seriously? You're jumping right into it. Good for you.

84carlson · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2013, 09:23:18 PM »

You going to use the other two on the Phoenix...

75starflight · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2013, 09:47:48 PM »

Quote from: 84carlson on July 01, 2013, 09:23:18 PM

You going to use the other two on the Phoenix...

Nah, probably have them all powder coated to match that way if I some how ruin a rim I have an extra. Plus Phoenix has a nice set of aluminum rims on her trailer already.

75starflight · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2013, 09:56:49 PM »

Quote from: Rosscoe on July 01, 2013, 09:21:37 PM

Seriously? You're jumping right into it. Good for you.

Honestly, I have been looking for a 15 inch rim with a 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern since I got her home. Two weeks ago these wheels were listed on my local craigslist for $140. He updated the listing to $80 last Thursday called on Friday afternoon and told him I would take them sight unseen. I could not pass up on a deal that good.

WetRaider · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2013, 10:18:01 PM »

You've got some time, outfit the two extras with full-size spares ... keep 'em with the trailer.

84carlson · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2013, 10:20:43 PM »

My new Shorelander trailer has the 13"rim, I've wanted to spruce up the wheels but not many choices in the 13" without going to a new wheel...

75starflight · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2013, 10:41:52 PM »

Quote from: 84carlson on July 01, 2013, 10:20:43 PM

My new Shorelander trailer has the 13"rim, I've wanted to spruce up the wheels but not many choices in the 13" without going to a new wheel...

The ones that are under Phoenix Rising are 13", her trailer is a modified Shoreland'r 1984 model. I picked up the rims with tires off eBay for I think $70 each with free shipping in the spring of 2012.

75starflight · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2013, 02:53:28 PM »

The tear down will be a slow process today, it is a hot and humid day. Engine cover is in my shop with the anchor light socket removed and the add on temp gauge. Also have the bow light removed.

75starflight · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2013, 08:06:37 PM »

Got the rails, ladder, hardware, and windshields removed today. Boy it was a hot one out there today. No wind and had to be 100% humidity. Ugh!

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CVX Fever · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2013, 08:30:41 PM »

Branden i would have thought that Comp Cams sticker would have been the first thing you would have taken off.

75starflight · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2013, 09:00:41 PM »

Quote from: CVX Fever on July 07, 2013, 08:30:41 PM

Branden i would have thought that Comp Cams sticker would have been the first thing you would have taken off.

Amber started peeling one of them off but they are a SOB to peel off by hand. Need to use a razor scraper to remove them, but I am out of blades at the moment. And being out in rural Nebraska all the hardware stores close at 4pm on Sunday so by the time I thought about it they were closed. But it is on the top of my list for the next evening I work on her.

CVX Fever · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2013, 09:33:02 PM »

A heat gun or hair dryer works well for removing stuff like that too.

Jerry · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2013, 09:45:08 PM »

easy on the heat gun ya can melt the gel-coat. Just heat it and peel it with your fingernails, then goo-gone.

75starflight · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2013, 10:04:02 PM »

Good idea on the heat gun / hair dryer, might give that a try tomorrow.

Plugcheck · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2013, 09:28:42 AM »

So Rathbun 2014 will be CVZ madness? Good luck on the restoration, keep up the pics.

75starflight · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2013, 09:34:32 AM »

Quote from: Plugcheck on July 08, 2013, 09:28:42 AM

So Rathbun 2014 will be CVZ madness? Good luck on the restoration, keep up the pics.

I hope to have her done by then but I am not going to make any promises. She needs everything, and I do mean everything.

75starflight · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2013, 01:50:32 PM »

Just want to put out a big thanks to Shawn for the FREE engine parts and seat pedestals! And Joe for the control handle!

I think the pedestals will polish up great.

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